Black Desert
The Black Desert is a desert area in Egypt. It is one of the 72 sights of the country listed on this site and ranks 70th in popularity among Egypt's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when daily highs range from 17 °C to 23 °C. From April to October, temperatures are warmer, with daily highs reaching between 28 °C and 36 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing about 1 mm of rain.
The site is 322 km from Cairo. The nearest airport is Asyut International Airport in Asyut, which is 256 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the Black Desert with a visit to the Valley of the Golden Mummies, located about 22 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
